The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is a non-profit entity with 17,500 members from more than 70 countries. AIST is recognized as a global leader in networking, education and sustainability programs for advancing iron and steel technology.

New career opportunities await! AIST provides a wide range of education and networking experiences to enhance your professional development. AIST's incomparable network represents decades of experience in the iron and steel industry.

Young Professional Program

In order to keep advancing the iron and steel industry, we must continue to support the younger generation. The AIST Foundation created this program to encourage Young Professionals (ages 30 and younger) to join AIST FREE for their first year.

Benefits of Young Professionals Membership

Significant membership discount after first FREE year of membership until the member turns 31.

The Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) is a partnership among leading engineering, research and science-based organizations that provides high quality leadership training. The ELA’s mission is to provide an interdisciplinary annual conference for select professionals, promoting the development of great leaders to guide our professions in addressing the needs of people in the 21st century.